The shortcomings of anti-virus (AV) solutions have been well known for some time. Nevertheless, both public and private organizations continue to rely on AV software as a critical component of their information security programs, acting as a key protection mechanism over endpoints and other information systems within their networks. As a result, the security posture of these organizations is significantly jeopardized by relying only on this weakened control.

Jared Hoffman is the founder and CEO of the information security consulting firm CYBERDECODE LLC. Jared has over 12 years of experience in the IT field, with more than 6 of those years focused solely on information security. Jared has acted as a team lead on multiple IT, security-based audit teams both at the State and Local government level, and was also a member of the NYS Cyber Incident Response Team. Jared's interests focus on offensive security techniques, and he currently holds the following professional certifications: Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), GIAC Certified Penetration Tester (GPEN), and the GIAC Certified Web Application Penetration Tester (GWAPT).